The general columns were “Mother’s love always unwavering” and “Imagine lyrics updated.”

The opinion columns were “Politicians’ sincerity suspect” and “Give Green Tea Party a chance.”

The awards are scheduled to be presented at the NMPW state conference in Las Cruces on April 8-9, and will then advance to the national competition. The National Federation of Press Women Conference is set for September in Council Bluffs, Iowa.